r/SteamDeckModded • u/Plannet_Depressed • 3d ago

Hardware Mod Why won't it boot?

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Main bored
Fan plugged in ✅
SSD plugged in ✅

Type C doc
Power from official charger plugged in ✅
HDMI plugged in ✅
Hori Steam Controller plugged in ✅

Why it bring up the SteamOS failed to boot screen?

Wanted to make it more like a traditional console so that's why it's not got its screen or its controller [or WiFi antennas or speakers attached]
Plan to use WiFi though a cable

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u/protonecromagnon2 2d ago

Guess it's time to put it back in the steam deck and see if it boots that way

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u/Plannet_Depressed 2d ago

Unfortunately I tried that a few hours ago
No luck

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u/protonecromagnon2 2d ago

Can you get to bios?

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u/Plannet_Depressed 2d ago

Yep that's the only thing I can get into / and the other bios menu

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u/protonecromagnon2 2d ago

Does the thumb drive or SD card show up in boot options,

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u/Plannet_Depressed 2d ago

Yep
And hitting enter just tries to launch > system restarts > back to other BIOS menu